・Aburi Hida Beef Sushi (Torch It Yourself!)
・Hida Beef Hoba Miso Steak on a Traditional Clay Stove
・Traditional Hoba Sushi: The Heritage "Lunch Box"
・Artisan Fruit Daifuku with Egoma Anko (Sweet Rice Cake)
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
An Exclusive Evening Dinner Experience in Takayama
Unwind after exploring Shirakawa-go and the historic old town with an authentic hands-on dining experience. Starting at 5:00 PM, skip the stress of crowded restaurants and early closures. Join us in a private kitchen space to cook, relax, and savor local traditions together.
The Magic of Hoba (Magnolia Leaves)
In Takayama’s food culture, magnolia leaves (Hoba) play an essential role:
• Dried Leaves (For Grilling): Heated over a traditional Hida Konro clay stove, releasing a deep, earthy aroma as local miso and wagyu sizzle on top.
• Green Leaves (For Wrapping): Fragrant with natural antibacterial qualities, used in local celebrations to wrap and flavor fresh sushi.
Your Hands-on Dinner Menu:
1. Torched Hida Beef Nigiri (Aburi Style)
Lightly flame-sear tender cuts of premium Hida Beef, then gently shape your sushi nigiri. Watch the delicate marbling melt instantly, seasoned with fine salt and local Takayama sansho pepper.
2. Traditional Green Leaf Hoba Sushi
Discover an ancestral art. Arrange seasoned rice, delicate salmon, and seasonal toppings onto a broad magnolia leaf, folding it into an elegant parcel that captures the forest’s essence.
3. Sizzling Hida Beef Hoba Miso Steak on Clay Stove
Spread rich, sweet local miso across a dried magnolia leaf, layer it with vegetables, and grill succulent Hida Beef over an open flame for an unforgettable savory feast.
4. The Secret Finale: Grilled Miso Onigiri
Don’t leave a drop behind! Press a fresh rice ball (Onigiri) into the remaining caramelized, beef-infused miso on the hot leaf and toast it until crispy—how locals finish a great meal.
5. Handcrafted Fruit Daifuku with Fresh Egoma
Use a traditional ceramic mortar (Suribachi) to grind roasted local Egoma (wild sesame). Taste classic sweet red bean paste alongside your nutty Egoma paste, wrapped in soft mochi with fresh fruit.
Come hungry and share an unforgettable evening feast in Takayama!
Kaori
Hello! I live in Hida Takayama, and I’m truly amazed at the growing number of international visitors coming here. I’m so happy you've traveled all the way to visit such a small town!
Hida Takayama has so much to offer, including the famous “Takayama Festival,” held every April to welcome spring and every October to celebrate the harvest season. You can also visit Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stroll through Takayama’s historic old town that feels like stepping back in time, and enjoy the changing seasons—sakura blossoms in spring and the beautiful reds and yellows of autumn leaves.
Each season has its unique beauty, and I'd love to help make your stay in Hida Takayama even more memorable. Why not join our cooking class? It’s a private lesson, so you’re welcome to bring your little ones along!
The closest station
Takayama station
How to get to the station?
From Takayama station: 10mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Duration of this cooking class is 1.5 hours.
It costs 15000 per person.
Up to 6 people can join Kaori 's cooking class.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
